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Jane Withers' character, “Josephine the Plumber,” in Comet commercials was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. However, women remain underrepresented in plumbing, which faces a shortage of service plumbers. Recruiting more women could help address this shortage.

Mary-Anne Bowcott, owner of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and known as "The Lady Plumber," defies gender norms in the plumbing industry, sharing her journey of resilience and becoming a mentor for aspiring tradespeople.

The Texas plumbing industry came together on Tuesday for the inaugural Texas Plumbing Industry Day, an event aimed at connecting stakeholders with policymakers to discuss key industry priorities. 

Applications are available now for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation 2025 scholarship program. 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025, which will take place May 5-9, as a call to action for the entire contracting community to commit to a safer industry. 

 The new program includes exclusive offers and pricing, custom product and shipping discounts, and points back from purchases that can be cashed in for a range of prizes.

Recognizing that businesses need both specific tools and information to assist them with their fleet transition from ICE (internal combustion engine) to EVs, Work Truck Solutions and J.D. Power combined their collective expertise to build the groundbreaking CEV Hub, hosted on the national commercial vehicle marketplace, Comvoy.com.

Most plumbing companies tend to look alike, making it difficult for them to stand out. The challenge for owners is to identify a unique difference from competitors and promote it effectively.

Use the PIM Method (Preparation, Installation, Maintenance) for effective radiant heating installations, emphasizing clear project intent, proper manifold placement, and regular fluid maintenance to ensure efficiency.

Consumers choose plumbing companies based on a hierarchy of relationships, from unfamiliarity to direct personal experience, with community involvement and networking enhancing credibility and visibility at higher levels.